Based on last 50 matches in "Japan. J1 League", up to 02/22/2020
To build a prediction for the Shimizu S-Pulse - FC Tokyo match, scheduled for 22 February 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Shimizu S-Pulse have played 50 matches, in which they won 17 of them, drew 10 times and lost 23 matches. FC Tokyo, having played 50 matches, won 23 times, drew 11 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.9 conceded. FC Tokyo average 1.2 scored and 0.9 conceded. These sides last met on 19 July 2019 at Shimizu S-Pulse's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tokyo against each other, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.33
Shimizu S-Pulse lost in 5 out of 7 last matches.
W22.07
In 18 out of 27 last matches involving FC Tokyo, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.065
In 10 out of 13 last home matches, Shimizu S-Pulse concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.83
In 28 out of 36 last matches, Shimizu S-Pulse concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.616
Shimizu S-Pulse scores under 2 goals in 7 matches straight.
IT1U (1.5)1.49
FC Tokyo concedes under 2 goals in 27 out of 34 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.49
Shimizu S-Pulse scores under 2 goals in 8 out of last 9 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.49
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.39
In 15 out of 16 last matches involving FC Tokyo, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.39
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Юсукэ Араки (Japan). Over the last 54 matches, he has shown 140 yellow cards (averaging 2.6 per match) and 5 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 6% of matches (3 out of 54). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.